Dear Parents and Carers,

We have reached the end of Term 3, a hectic term with its challenges due to difficulties securing staff. Like all schools, the staff at MTS work incredibly hard to ensure the children received a quality education despite the current teacher shortage.

Congratulations to our Year 4 children who received their First Eucharist last weekend from Fr Troy. It was a very special occasion, and many thanks to Mrs Anne Leet and the teachers for their preparation. 

I trust you have an enjoyable break as everyone returns refreshed for Term 4 on Tuesday, 14 October.  

School Counsellor Appointed

A new school counsellor will be joining Mother Teresa in Week 1 of Term 4. Her name is Amanda Brideoake. Amanda is a highly experienced psychologist with a strong background in school counselling. Amanda’s first day will be Tuesday, 14th October. (Monday will be dedicated to a full day of orientation and student handover.) She will be working every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

A Rostrum Highlight

A huge congratulations to Siena Di Pietro, who represented MTS on Monday evening at the ACT Rostrum grand finals at the Performing Arts Centre, Canberra College. Siena spoke with confidence and delivered a wonderful speech on the topic of 'Making Waves', a brand-new topic Siena had two weeks to work on and memorise. For her amazing efforts, Siena won the Randall Falkiner Award. This is awarded to rostrum speakers with the best researched topic. Congratulations Siena!

Carmel Maguire

Principal

Something to Think
Have you heard the saying, ‘Do to others as you would have them do to you’? What do you think this means?
The Story
Today’s gospel story can be difficult to understand. It is a story about how things sometimes get reversed in God’s kingdom – the rich become poor and the poor become rich. The rich man is not welcomed into the kingdom, not because he was rich, but because he showed no kindness, no welcome and no compassion to the poor man.
Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBbyjZdOsGo&t=1s

Last weekend 41 students from Mother Teresa School celebrated their First Holy Communion. The mass was a very prayerful and joyous celebrations. The church was decorated beautifully to focus the congregation’s attention on the meaning of the Eucharist. All the first communicants were very reverent and proud as they celebrated this special day in their journey of faith.

Many thanks to all who made this occasion so special:
- Father Troy who was so welcoming of the children and their families and whose homily so aptly captured the significance of Eucharist in our lives today.

- The teachers, Justine Watt, Kathleen Macguire, Catherine Beckett & Lachlan Hennessy who prepared the students so well for this sacrament.

- Mel Unwin our Sacramental Preparation Officer who ensured all aspects of the preparation and celebration of First Eucharist was beautifully prepared.

- All the teachers who offered their support during the preparation time; and most importantly.

 - The parents who have supported their child in this important step in their faith journey.

Stay safe!

We look forward to seeing you refreshed and relaxed next term.
Peace and Best Wishes.
Anne Leet
Religious Education Co-Ordinator

The 2025 NCNC Winter Netball Competition has now come to a close, marking the final season for the MTS Netball Club. We congratulate all our players, coaches, and families who have proudly represented MTS throughout the years.

 

A special congratulations goes to the Tigersnakes, who claimed victory in the Juniors Division 2 Grand Final—a fantastic achievement! We also celebrate three of our MTS students who played for GNC Emeralds in the Intermediate Division 4 Grand Final, coming away with a well-deserved win.

 

We are incredibly proud of the hard work, teamwork, and dedication shown by all our netballers this season. Thank you for carrying the MTS spirit onto the court!

Zoe and Georgia Rattigan have been working hard this term to prepare for their roles in the Land of Oz through the Child Players Act, a community theatre company. 

The girls have not only been learning on stage roles, the program teaches them backstage roles. The production is fully run by the students!

 https://www.stagecenta.com/showid/9137/theatreid/320/ShowdetailsC.aspx

Support our Mother Teresa School Community Council by ordering fresh, farm-direct Bowen Special Mangoes (formerly Kensington Pride) – just in time for summer!

• $30 per tray (approx. 7kg, minimum 12 mangoes)
• Orders & payment via QKR! App only (NOT purchased at the school)
• Due: Friday 24 October 2025
• No cash payments accepted
• Collection: Late November / Early December (exact date TBC, subject to harvest)

How to Order:

• Online orders only via the QKR! App
• Order under your eldest child’s surname
• Orders will be sorted by grade
• Keep your order form for your own distribution information
• Collection will be based on QKR! digital sales only

Spread the Word!
Order for work colleagues, extended family members, call your friends and share this delicious opportunity with your community.

This is our major fundraiser to help build a new junior playground!

The Mother Teresa School Yearbook has been confirmed for 2025, but this year, we are going to need your help to get it across the line.

Families that have been with us for a few years would know that each year, with the help of our school committee and dedicated parents and our amazing teachers, we have produced a 200 page, professionally printed yearbook featuring all classes and highlighting the momentous occasions and experiences throughout the year.

The Yearbook has always been wonderfully received in the school community and are great keepsakes for the children to reflect on their journey here. To help in that undertaking we are hoping for your assistance  

We would specifically like to request any photos from the events that have occurred in term 1 while they are fresh on your memories  

-swimming carnival 

-Reconciliation

-Harmony day

- Excursions 

If families have any photos or if you’re attending school events (sporting, social etc) and you take any photos we’d love for you to snap and send a few back to us to use in the yearbook (appropriate permissions will be sought).

If you can help us with the above, please reach out and contact the Yearbook team via the yearbook email MTSYearbook00@gmail.com

Kind regards 

Lindsay Hackett

⚽ School Holiday Camp:

Train the Liverpool way these holidays, our camps focus on developing player skills, confidence and love for the game in a fun supportive environment.

https://lfcacademy.com.au/product/st-john-paul-ii-college-school-holiday-camp-term-3/

?Term 4 Player Development Program:

This 8 week development program provides ongoing training and skill building led by qualified LFCIA coaches. Perfect for players looking to take their game to the next level.

 https://lfcacademy.com.au/product/st-john-paul-ii-college-player-development-program-term-4/

 

Please see accompanying images to go with the two LFCIA programs.

We would greatly appreciate if you could share this with your school community via your newsletter, or email so more students can benefit from these programs.

 

Thanks for helping us connect local students with this opportunity.

Our Holiday Cricket Camps start next week on September 29, with a few venue changes. I’ve attached the updated flyer with the details.

[Holiday Camp Info & Booking]
[T20 Smash Cup Info & Booking]